About the Willis's Antbird
The Willis's Antbird (Cercomacroides laeta) is a species of bird in the Typical Antbirds family (Thamnophilidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 238 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code wilant1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Typical Antbirds (Thamnophilidae) |
| Species | Cercomacroides laeta |
| Species Codes | wilant1, WIAN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Willis's Antbird belong to?
The Willis's Antbird (Cercomacroides laeta) belongs to the Typical Antbirds family (Thamnophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Willis's Antbird?
The Willis's Antbird is a member of the Typical Antbirds family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Willis's Antbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Willis's Antbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wilant1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Typical Antbirds 238 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
238
Species in Family
48
iNat Observations
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